Prokopchak

Steve Franklin Prokopchak, 89, of Neshannock Township, passed away Friday afternoon, March 10, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.

Born Jan. 30, 1934, in Butler, he was the son of Nick and Mary (Hamulak) Prokopchak.

Steve is survived by his wife of 60 years, Saundra Rose (Fratto) Prokopchak, whom he married Nov. 10, 1962.

After his graduation from Butler High School, he went on to receive his bachelor of arts degree from Westminster College. While attending college, he was a three-sport athlete in golf, basketball and baseball and was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.

Steve started his working career by teaching middle school; three years later, he switched careers to become a commercial lender at Mellon Bank. In the early 1970s, he became the director of Urban Renewal in the New Castle area. He later gained employment with First Seneca Bank, once again as a commercial lender. Along his career path, Steve was also a real estate broker, but was well known locally for owning his own insurance agency, Prokopchak Insurance Agency, for 40 years.

Steve had a love of golf and was a founding member of Seven Oaks Golf Club and a member of the New Castle Country Club. He liked sports of any kind but was especially fond of the Pittsburgh Steelers and was an armchair coach for many years. Among all his varied interests, family was always most important to Steve. He was a man who knew someone everywhere he went or made a friend.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Craig (Susan) Prokopchak of McMurray, Pa.; his daughter, Laura (Gary) Borowy of Erie; seven grandchildren, Todd, Tess, Samuel, Jen (Tim), Heather (Mike), Michael (Megan) and Chuck (Tara); and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Mike Prokopchak, Nick Prokopchak and John Prokopchak; and three sisters, Julia Piszko, Anne Boulon and Mary Fabian.

PROKOPCHAK — A private celebration of life will be held at a later date for Steve Franklin Prokopchak, who died Friday, March 10, 2023.

In honoring his wishes, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online at www.americanheart.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to R. CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY of New Castle.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.